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Sleep and Parenting Consultants, and mothers.

In addition to being well-trained sleep and parenting consultants, Cheekychops consultants are all moms. We've all been there. We know the pride of parenthood, and the hair-pulling, nail-biting, pacing-the-halls worry that just about every new parent goes through.

In fact, many Cheekychops consultants started out as clients.

There is something pretty euphoric that happens when parents, who have been sleep-deprived and full of worry, regain their confidence and a regular sleep pattern. As individuals, they are better able to tackle each day's hurdles and as a family, they have more capacity for joy and connectedness. It's exciting to be a part of.

Our consultants meet with parents in person, online (via video conferencing) and over the phone. Convenience matters, and so does personalized, high quality, down-to-earth support. No matter how we arrange to meet, Cheekychops consultants guarantee the same high standard of service.

This is incredibly rewarding work and we look forward to helping you.

Founder Dawnn Whittaker - Senior Consultant

Dawnn Whittaker has worked as a day nanny, live-in nanny, baby nanny, overnight nanny and a trouble-shooting nanny for families in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada. She also consulted for nanny agencies. With her biting British wit, she dished out straight talk with a spoonful of sugar and a side of spunk. For about 20 years, she enjoyed being everybody's favourite go-to gal for childcare and baby advice.

Then she had her own babies, and things changed.

Even with all her expertise, Dawnn discovered first-hand what it felt like to be wracked with the challenges of being a good Mom, a likable partner, and the woman she expected herself to be.

"After I had my second child, I decided to start a business that would help tired parents regain their sleep and boost their often flagging confidence by sharing not only what I had learnt as a nanny, but also as a mother and wife."

Dawnn founded Cheekychops in 2006. She personally selects and trains Cheekychops consultants to ensure the highest level of professionalism, and compassion is extended to every Cheekychops client. She has personally worked with over 3000 families.

She is motivated by empowering people to be the best parents they can be, and that includes her staff and consultants. Cheekychops promotes: education, flexibility and self-sufficiency, and she has built a company that is entirely run and operated by women who are devoted to both their families and the Cheekychops mission.

"I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for the job you do and for your assistance to me. Sarah is sleeping through the night and having two naps daily, and I am getting rested and refreshed, which makes our time together even better than before. You provide a valuable service and I hope you will be encouraged and continue to do this kind of work. It's made a world of a difference for us."

Kirsten Hemstock, mother to Sarah, Eastern Canada

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“Mummy never thought I'd ever be able to sleep all by myself in my crib. But because of you I have shown her that I can. Thank you so much for making my Mummy feel better in so many ways. You will always be remembered in our family.”

About Cheekychops

Cheekychops sleep and parenting consultants provide insight and step-by-step support. Practical and experienced, our consultants have helped over 2,500 babies and families sleep, including our own. Book a Sleep Package or a Consult Call. Your whole family will benefit night after night from much-deserved sleep. Relief can come sooner than you think.

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